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DDaT25424 - Procurement of AI Powered Tools and Roll-Out

ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by ICS on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology (DSIT) and Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has culminated in the awarding of a contract titled "DDaT25424 - Procurement of AI Powered Tools and Roll-Out". The procurement falls under the IT services category, encompassing consulting, software development, Internet, and support services with CPV code 72000000. This selective procurement was concluded as a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically sourced via G-Cloud 14. The contract process, which began on 1st December 2025, was awarded to WM Reply Limited, with services expected to be delivered across locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and more. The contract, initially valued at £754,357.50 excluding VAT, now stands at £833,232.50, due to an optional 12-month extension factored in. The contract runs from 17th December 2025 until 31st March 2027.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for IT service providers, particularly those specialising in AI-powered tools. Notably, the tender's design accommodates small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), showing a preference for engaging more agile and innovative suppliers within the sector, although it is not targeted towards voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies aiming to leverage this opportunity would benefit from possessing robust capabilities in software development and IT support, as well as a readiness to operate across various geographic regions. The completion of this project will not only demand technical proficiency but also allow the winning businesses to strengthen their footprint in the public sector market, potentially leading to enhanced growth and visibility in the industry.

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Notice Title

DDaT25424 - Procurement of AI Powered Tools and Roll-Out

Notice Description

***PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A NOTIFICATION OF AN AWARDED CONTRACT AND NOT A PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITY*** This requirement is for the procurement of AI Powered Tools and Roll-out and has been sourced via a longlist shortlist under G-Cloud 14. This contract has an initial value of PS754,357.50 excluding VAT with an optional 12 month extension included within the contract of PS78,975.00 excluding VAT. The maximum value of this contract is PS833,332.50 excluding VAT. Variation 001 - This variation has been put in place to utilise the optional 12 month extension option, this variation also includes utilisation of the optional contingency. The current value of this contract is PS833,232.50 excluding VAT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-adf9425f-44a7-48c0-b050-1d2f6ce10675
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbd45d9d-986f-43e3-b56f-f255cc7308e9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£833,232 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£833,232 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
17 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WM REPLY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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